NPR Jazz

The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.

The Grammy winner and former Late Show bandleader unravels the crisscrossing threads of musical lineage from Beethoven's own personal blues to the musical art form that undergirds Batiste's Louisiana roots.

Ring in the new year with celebratory sounds from around the world.

Glenn Miller was the swing era's biggest star. Then, he vanished without a trace.

This year's unmissable jazz releases came in two flavors: breakthrough releases by driven young newcomers, and a heap of unearthed treasures from the vault.

Haynes influenced generations of drummers and helped change the direction of jazz improvisation.

The production wizard behind Michael Jackson's Thriller won 28 Grammy awards during a career that spanned more than 70 years as a performer, songwriter, producer and music executive.

The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.